← BackshareGuessdistressing/dɪˈstrɛsɪŋ/adjectiveCausing worry, sadness, or pain.She found the loud noises from the construction site distressing.It is distressing to see so many animals without homes.The news of the accident was very distressing for the whole family.SynonymsalarmingupsettingpainfulworryingAntonymscomfortingsoothing